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For years, restaurant workers and food entrepreneurs have flocked to Cape Cod for a summer job, a side hustle, or a professional career opportunity in the culinary arts. The region’s bustling tourism economy and strong seasonal homeowner market present both challenges and opportunities for accommodation and food service businesses, which make up the Cape’s largest industry and account for 16.4% of the overall regional economy. Accommodation and food service businesses also contribute to Cape Cod’s ranking as the second biggest generator of state and local tax receipts, next to Boston. The industry’s substantial regional footprint stands in contrast to the statewide economy, where accommodation and food services does not even rank in the top ten industries by GDP.
Given the significance of the accommodations and food services industry for Cape Cod’s regional economy, the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce has closely followed discussion around Ballot Question 5, a referendum that will be considered by Massachusetts voters this fall.
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Business Events Calendar
Make sure you check our business events calendar to see all the local networking and business events coming up this month.
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Business Blog
Check out our Business Blog page that includes industry insights and the latest business trends.
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What is a Learning Culture?
A learning culture is an environment that encourages individual and organizational learning, where gaining and sharing knowledge is prioritized, valued, and rewarded. One key component to transforming your organization’s current culture is through attracting and developing agile learners. If you’re looking to upskill your workforce, or perhaps reskill yourself, learning agility is one of the most critical skillsets to develop.
Ready to learn more and become learning agile? Join us at our next Leadership Series workshop on Thursday, November 7th, from 12-4 p.m. The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce Leadership Series provides skills-based leadership training in partnership with the Center for Creative Leadership. Chamber Members receive 50% discounts on workshop fees, as well as a complimentary pass for Builder Tier and above.
View the entire series and register for November 7th.
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Our Christmas on Cape Cod marketing campaign has launched! The holiday campaign objective is to entice visitors to take advantage of Cape Cod's cozy holiday getaway options, fantastic shopping, fireside dining, and quintessential holiday experiences. The campaign includes a mix of targeted digital display ads, social media, print ads, influencer marketing, and digital billboards in the Boston, CT, and NY markets. Find a toolkit with digital assets you can share on your own social media HERE. | |
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The 2024 Cape Cod Travel Guide has been recognized with a Gold MarCom Award for exceeding a high standard of excellence in publications
MarCom Awards is an international creative competition that recognizes outstanding achievements by marketing and communication professionals. Judges are industry professionals who look for companies and individuals whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry, and winners are selected from over 300 categories in print, web, video, and strategic communications. There were over 6,500 entries from throughout the United States, Canada, and 43 other countries.
The 2024 Cape Cod Travel Guide was designed by Eric Brust-Akdemir of member company Scorton Creek Media, working alongside Chamber staff Kristen Mitchell Hughes, editor of the publication, and Liz DiGirolamo, advertising sales supervisor.
Sponsorships are still being sold for the 2025 Cape Cod Travel Guide, due out in mid-February. Act now to secure your advertising space in this award-winning publication! Email liz@capecodchamber.org for more information.
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Amanda Catania, our Director of Tourism Sales, has been so busy this fall trade show season its had us asking (and singing): Where in the world is Amanda Catania? She began her journey at IMEX America in Las Vegas, where she represented Cape Cod alongside colleagues Areeya Chaisit from Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club and Jessica Gosian from Seacrest Beach Resort at the Meet Boston booth. Additionally, Gianni Saltalamachhia from the newly renovated Margaritaville Cape Cod was in attendance, engaging visitors at the Margaritaville Resorts booth.
Next, Amanda traveled to Niagara Falls for Northstar Meetings Group’s Destination East, where she was fortunate to have over 20 appointments with meeting and event planners during her two days there. With a packed schedule, including a ride on the Maid of the Mist, the event allowed Amanda to connect with many industry professionals eager to share insights and explore new opportunities.
Amanda’s last stop this October was in nearby Newport, Rhode Island for the Smart Meetings Luxury Experience at The Newport Harbor Island Resort. This event focuses on high-end meetings and events, bringing together planners, suppliers, and industry professionals to network and explore luxury offerings in the meetings and hospitality sectors. Amanda had 25 one-on-one appointments, participated in a downtown Newport scavenger hunt, and attended a Gatsby-inspired dinner at Rosecliff Mansion, all while networking with new industry colleagues. Stay tuned for where Amanda ends up next!
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This month, we partnered with our Chamber friends for our networking events. On Wednesday, October 9th, our Good Evening Networking event with the Greater Hyannis Chamber was at the Karribean Lounge on Main Street in Hyannis. | |
We held our first Cape Cod Lodging Industry Roundtable at the Pelham House on October 16th. We discussed the critical issues facing our region's lodging industry in a room of hotel managers and owners. | |
The annual Housing to Protect Cape Cod Summit, held on October 17th in Hyannis, focused on how the Affordable Homes Act will affect Cape Cod. Our CEO, Paul Niedzwiecki, served as a moderator for a panel with Eric Shupin and Secretary Ed Augustus of the Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities (EOHLC). Discussions included the Affordable Homes Act and how we can leverage its new policies and resources to create more attainable year-round housing across our region. | |
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On October 24th, we attended the Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative's Annual Net Zero Conference in Hyannis. Net Zero featured panels with climate leaders on crucial topics like coastal resilience, electrifying transportation on Cape Cod, and practical actions for reducing emissions and enhancing community resilience. This year, we were excited to have our three interns from Barnstable High School attend and participate in the day. | |
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Noelle Pina, our Vice President of Operations, recently graduated from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Business Leads Fellowship Program. The program equips business leaders with tools and resources to tackle education and workforce development challenges.
She was one of 35 selected for the six-month fellowship, now part of a nationwide network of over 360 chamber leaders committed to advancing education and workforce initiatives.
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Caregiver Support Discussion Recap
This month, Noëlle Pina joined business leaders at the headquarters of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts to discuss strategies for attracting and retaining talent through caregiver support in the workforce. Sadie Funk, National Director of The Best Place for Working Parents®, along with representatives from the Healey-Driscoll Administration, highlighted actionable initiatives for supporting caregiver employees and shared insights on creating more caregiver-friendly workplaces.
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On Friday, October 25th, Representative Dylan Fernandes and Senator Susan Moran presented over $230,000 in state funding to the Cape Cod YMCA and the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce. This funding, secured as three separate earmarks in the FY2025 state budget, will support the design and permitting of a new Upper Cape YMCA facility and the expansion of the Chamber's Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training program. | |
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October Economic Conditions Slide Deck
Please click here to view a new economic conditions slide deck from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Economic Policy Division.
U.S. Chamber America Works Data Center Update:
The labor shortage gap is narrowing, but businesses across the country still struggle to find enough workers to fill open positions, impacting growth and competitiveness. The U.S. Chamber and the Chamber Foundation’s America Works initiative is actively working with business and government leaders to address this challenge. The America Works Data Center offers current insights on job openings, labor participation, quit rates, and other trends, highlighting which states and industries are most affected by the worker shortage. Explore the data for a quick overview of the workforce landscape.
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